JAMMU: Department of Archives, Archaeology & Museums, J&K, while celebrating World Heritage Week (19-25, Nov. 2024), facilitated the visit of specially abled children from School for Hearing Handicapped J&K Samaj Kalyan Kendra to Dogra Art Museum, Jammu. The initiative taken up by the Department was aimed to offer the children a unique cultural experience.

Throughout the day, the children participated in the tailored tours to the Bahu Fort and Archival Exhibition, Kala Kendra, Jammu before visiting the Dogra Art Museum, wherein they were briefed about the history and significance attached to Bahu Fort. The students were also shown rare Archival Documents in the Exhibition and they evinced keen interest while visiting the Exhibition. 

This visit was a wonderful opportunity to inspire young minds and foster a deeper appreciation for our culture. Guided by the experienced staff, the children explored various exhibits that were showcased. The event aimed to provide an enriching educational experience.

The visit was organized on the directions of Kuldeep Krishan Sidha, Director, Archives, Archaeology & Museums, J&K, who was keen to provide equal learning opportunities to these specially abled children. The Museum also provided friendly spaces and resources to support the various needs of the Hearing and speech impaired children, ensuring that each child could enjoy their visit to the fullest.

The students were accompanied by Roshan Bhan, the School Principal and other Teachers/Interpreters of the institution. It was the first of its kind educational initiative, wherein interpreters explained the significance of heritage and culture to the students by using sign language. 

The principal appreciated the steps being taken by the Department and requested to facilitate more such visits in future also. Apart from this, Members from Ex-Serviceman fraternity and students from Cluster University Jammu also visited the Dogra Art Museum, Jammu and participated in the World Heritage Week celebrations. The event was conducted and coordinated by Mukul Magotra, Curator, Dogra Art Museum, Jammu.

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A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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